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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.85, 1,009.89 and 483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.85, 1,009.89 and 483.53 is: 667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.85 : 1,009.89 = 483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.85/1,009.89 = 483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.85x = 1,009.89 × 483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.85x = 488,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,315.52/731.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.24

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